Klang Rising BC ride on Zi Ying’s strength to reach Grand Finals


Stellar feat: Lai Zi Ying (front) stole the limelight as she won all her eight matches to lead Klang Rising BC into the Grand Finals of the Purple League Junior.

PETALING JAYA: Lai Zi Ying showcased her versatility by steering Klang Rising BC to the top of Group B in the just-concluded region one competition of the Purple League Junior (PLJ).

The 18-year-old Selangor shuttler reigned supreme in all three events – girls’ singles, girls’ doubles and mixed doubles – winning all the eight matches she played over the two days of competition in Port Dickson last weekend.

The Star 6.6 DEAL: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Purple League Junior , badminton

Next In Badminton

Zi Yu-Noraqilah down world No. 8 Taiwanese in Sydney��
Jimmy and Su Yin playing for their future
Fresh Tee on the way
Nova forced back to the drawing board after Toh’s injury
Zi Yu-Noraqilah shine again with top-10 scalp in Australia
Another reshuffle as new pair Aaron-Kai Wun set to get temporary partners
Zii Jia battles through Australian Open qualifiers to reach main draw
Coach Nova gives Clarissa a chance alongside Tang Jie
Wee Kiong: Separating top pairs a well calculated risk
Experience trumps youth as Sze Fei-Izzuddin thrive in lion’s den

Others Also Read